Xanthan Gum Free Easy Drop Biscuits

Fluffy, golden, and finished with a brush of melted butter straight from the oven — these drop biscuits are the kind of simple comfort food that never gets old. Many gluten-free baking blends and specialty biscuit mixes rely on xanthan gum as a binder, which can be a problem for anyone sensitive to it or simply trying to keep their ingredient list clean. This recipe skips it entirely, relying instead on the natural structure of all-purpose flour, the lift from baking powder, and the flakiness that comes from cold butter worked into the dough. No gums, no additives, no guesswork. The drop method means there's no rolling or cutting involved — just scoop and bake, which keeps the process fast and the cleanup minimal. Cold butter is the real hero here, creating those irresistible layers and a tender crumb without any extra help. Serve them warm alongside soup, eggs, or honestly just on their own with a little extra butter.

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